Chilean Fruitcake

This Chilean Christmas fruitcake, or Pan de Pascua, is a must have during the holidays in Chile. This dish is often eaten with coffee while opening Christmas presents. It's a sweet and nutty cake and is more closely related to the American banana bread than the overly dense fruit cake we may be used to.

Chilean fruitcake is laced with fragrant spices, candied fruits, and sliced nuts. These flavor combos are the pinnacle of a Christmas morning breakfast, wherever you are in the world. Typically, this recipe is made with strictly butter, but we decided to use half olive oil and half butter to this recipe. This way, it keeps the richness from the butter. Plus, the earthy flavor of the Robust O-live olive oil pairs really well with this spiced cake.